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heybob
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Re: 5660 upgrade notes! Opinions please!!

said by Stomperz:
Go to alt.binaries.misc (Subject: 5260-5660-img)(2 files)
I posted it there. It's been edited, double checked and flashed. My 5260 is now a 5660 If only I can figure out how to use it! It wasn't that I really need a router but I couldn't resist the challenge.

Good Luck
I hear ya... I upgraded mine just to use in bridge mode.

I was looking in alt.binaries.misc and didn't see your posting. What was the date and user name it was posted under? I want to compare yours to my edit. I'm sure they are a match but I want to be postive.

ev5260
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Re: need help with ftp

Well im assuming I dont have this because im not able to upgrade the firmware. I am able to change from bridged to router mode but unable to set anything up. I downloaded and installed yet another ftp server program, fired it up and tried to upgrade the firmware on my modem and it still will not connect. Ive tried it through my hub, ive tried with my modem directly connected to my pc, still no go. Im out of ideas?
ampparks
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Re: 5660 upgrade notes! Opinions please!!

Oh Alltel's website they have a nice lil installer. Its a FTP program and script to update the firmware, just replace the IMG file with the one you edited and see if that will work for you.

Link is here: »www.alltel.net/downloads ··· ate.html

Just read your last post, if you are able to change from BRIDGE to ROUTER mode, then you are always upgraded to a 5660, you dont need to hack a firmware, you should be able to upgrade with a virgin file.
[text was edited by author 2002-03-09 00:24:54]

ev5260
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Re: FTP problems

Ok well im confuses still, this is what i get when I telnet into it and go to show.

System Mode -Bridge
System Type -SpeedStream 5260-R :ENI
System HW Version -0

And im unable to go to Http://10.0.0.1
and I dont have the show serverports command so I cant change this. Im still unable to ftp the img to the modem.
Stomperz6
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Re: 5660 upgrade notes! Opinions please!!

The files are there but 3 things.
Daaa-1. The files are no good.when d/l they come out print.zip ???
Daaa-2. I Hex-ed the 2.1 ver. not 2.1(did a re flash to 2.1.0(39))
Daaa-3. I have never u/l bin. before. I attached the file to a message but that's not the way it's done in binary land.

I'm trying to get info now about how to post to the bin. newsgroup.
Daaaaa- kinda wonder how I got the first flash to go right. LOL
Buy the way I just saw the 2.3.0(2)ver. on Efficient Networks for multiplayer internet gaming. I have a small mem chip. I noticed that my free mem decreased after the first flash. Will this over-write or will I lose more free mem.
And maybe DoorStop myself!
[text was edited by author 2002-03-09 21:04:38]

Doctor Olds
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said by ampparks:
if you are able to change from BRIDGE to ROUTER mode, then you are always upgraded to a 5660, you dont need to hack a firmware, you should be able to upgrade with a virgin file.
Nope, the 5260/5660 comes with a detuned Firmware that does show a router mode command, but it never changes to router mode, but stays in Bridge mode. It just does not work since that is disabled. See where he is still in Bridge a few posts up. He will need a hacked image or will have to HEX edit a virgin image.

Regards,

Doctor Olds

ev5260
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But the initial prob was that I could not ftp the img to the modem. Stopped all personal firewalls. Ive use 2 diff ftp programs and nothing seems to work. Right now Im using BulletProof FTP server, i start the server and I know it works cause I can connect to it with my ftp client. Its just that when I telnet to the modem and try firmware, and give it the ip address of my ftp server, it wont download just says: File could not be downloaded. Rabbitt suggested that I check the server ports with show serverports. But the problem is that I dont have that command since im still running the 5260 firmware, but im unable to ftp the img. So am i SOL then?

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Verify that you can put config to the FTP server on the PC. Also the path must be shorter than 8 characters on the hosting PC and with no spaces in the folder name. The firmware file should be renamed to 5660.img

Regards,

Doctor Olds
ampparks
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Okay what anonymous needs to do is, get the field upgrade util from the Alltel website, and Hex Edit the IMG file to correct the 2 bytes and then run the installer. Thats what I did to get my 5260 to a 5660.
Or use TELNET 10.0.0.1 and use the FIRMWARE command to copy the IMG file from his PC.
Stomperz6
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I had a problem with the Telnet.
First "telnet 10.0.0.1" (modem ip)
Second "firmware 10.0.0.2" (the ip I gave my Nic)
Name/Password/file
I just put the .img file in the root C:\ All worked fine.
At first was trying to telnet to the Ftp ip address and it didn't work.

Only Me
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Modem: 5260
Model: 060-5260-003
Current Firmware: 2.2.0 (64)
Remarks: Small memory

Hi All,

Ok, I've read this entire thread (and the FAQ) several times and I'd like to transform my 5260 to a 5660. I'd, of course, like to not fry this venerable workhorse of a modem in the process, so before I load the V.2.3.0 (6) 5660.img file into my hex editor I'd like to make sure I've got it straight.

What I've gleaned from the many helpful ppl. here (you know who you are) is that if you just change 3 bytes in that latest V2.3.0 (6) file, to wit:

byte 0000E3 from it's current value of 03 to a new value of 05

byte 0000FE from it's current value of 26 to a new value of 00

byte 0000FF from it's current value of C0 to a new value of 00

then this 5660.img file becomes directly flashable to my 5260 without using the older "hacked" 5660 firmware first. I must have something wrong, it can't be THAT easy, can it? AND, most importantly, are those the CORRECT bytes to change????? I'm pretty sure, but not positive. I need reassurance, please.

BTW, are there any advantages to flashing an older "hacked" version first and then flashing an unaltered latest version 5660.img file? Would I run into extra problems due to the small memory. Can I trust the "hacked" versions posted in Usenet?

Any and all answers/suggestions will be gratefully received.

TIA

leevis
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leevis

Yep...it's that easy. You seem to have a good grasp of what needs to be done.

There aren't any advantages to using one of the older "hacked" firmwares first (other than the fact that you don't have to hack it yourself). In fact, if you use one of the older, larger firmwares you might not be able to upgrade to the latest firmware at all due to the size issue. Also, as Mom always said....don't take firmwares from strangers

Lee

heybob
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said by Only Me:


byte 0000E3 from it's current value of 03 to a new value of 05

byte 0000FE from it's current value of 26 to a new value of 00

byte 0000FF from it's current value of C0 to a new value of 00

then this 5660.img file becomes directly flashable to my 5260 without using the older "hacked" 5660 firmware first. I must have something wrong, it can't be THAT easy, can it?
Well, yes it's that easy. And that easy to screw up too, so be careful. We know it works. The advantage of using the older hack is that it works . You may edit incorrectly and your modem is toast. Once it thinks it's a 5660, it will accept future updates for the 5660 without editing.

Kepp us posted, ok?
AOTMA
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Guys, doesn't this:
Modem: 5260
Model: 060-5260-003
Current Firmware: 2.2.0 (64)
Remarks: Small memory
mean that he doesn't have a crippled 5660, and thus can't upgrade to the 5660 firmware?

leevis
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leevis

Oops...I read right over that part. That's exactly what it means...sorry...

Lee

marathonmike
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Just a further note to the RS-232 issue. I fixed an upgraded 5260-5660 with only a 1489 receiver. The key is that most computer serial ports are ok with 0 and 5V as an EIA input. They do not need +12 and -12.
Just use one of the 1489 receivers as an inverter on the 5660 output signal.
It's much easier - doesn't need more than one 5V power supply and one IC.
McWizzard
join:2001-06-01
Plymouth, MI

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Can someone clear up a question regarding "small memory"?

An earlier post by StomperZ implies he's got small memory on his system yet it FLASHED OK and is working.


> > -> memShow
> > status bytes blocks avg block max block
> > ------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
> > current
> > free 4134240 10 413424 4120472
> > alloc 2469704 544 4539 -
> > cumulative alloc 25574368 565231 45 -value = 0 = 0x0

Later, another user (Only Me) indicates he's got small memory and is advised his unit isn't a crippled 5660 and is SOL. My 5260 indicates the model is 060-5260-003. Don't have the firmware version. I have telneted into the unit and check memory as follows: Priv-> memShow
status bytes blocks avg block max block
------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
current
free 4147848 2 2073924 4147832
alloc 2456176 450 5458 -
cumulative
alloc 2485792 1097 2265 -
value = 0 = 0x0

So what have I got?

leevis
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leevis

said by McWizzard:
My 5260 indicates the model is 060-5260-003. Don't have the firmware version.
Doesn't matter if it's a "small memory" or "large memory" in your case. The part number indicates your unit is a "real" 5260. It cannot be hacked into a 5660. Only units who's part number contains "-5660-" can be hacked. Sorry.

BTW, all bold is just like all caps; it's considered shouting...

Lee

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If your 5260 does not have XXX-5660-XXX as the number on the bottom then it does not matter how much or how little memory it has as it is not upgradeable to a 5660 since it was never a 5660 to begin with.

This info is in the FAQ:
Q: Which 5260 DSL modems can be upgraded to 5660 routers? (#1143)
»The Unofficial SpeedStream 5260 ---> 5660 FAQ »Which 5260 DSL modems can be upgraded to 5660 routers?
quote:
Look on the label on the bottom of your modem. It should read:

SpeedStream 5260 Ethernet ADSL Modem
Part Number: 060-5660-00x (where x=any number)
Revision: any (all revisions seem to work)

If your part number reads anything else, your modem is most likely not upgradable.
[Edit]Too slow, Lee beat me to the post. [/Edit]

Regards,

Doctor Olds
McWizzard
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Corrected: Bad ME!! It is a 5660, just typed it wrong.

An earlier post by StomperZ implies he's got small memory on his system yet it FLASHED OK and is working.

> > -> memShow
> > status bytes blocks avg block max block
> > ------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
> > current
> > free 4134240 10 413424 4120472
> > alloc 2469704 544 4539 -
> > cumulative alloc 25574368 565231 45 -value = 0 = 0x0

Later, another user (Only Me) indicates he's got small memory and is advised his unit isn't a crippled 5660 and is SOL. My 5260 indicates the model is 060-5660-003. Don't have the firmware version. I have telneted into the unit and check memory as follows: Priv-> memShow
status bytes blocks avg block max block
------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
current
free 4147848 2 2073924 4147832
alloc 2456176 450 5458 -
cumulative
alloc 2485792 1097 2265 -
value = 0 = 0x0

So what have I got now?

Doctor Olds
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said by McWizzard:

status bytes blocks avg block max block
------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
current
free 4147848 2 2073924 4147832

So what have I got now?
Q: How do I check how much memory my modem has? (#1152)
»The Unofficial SpeedStream 5260 ---> 5660 FAQ »How do I check how much memory my modem has?
quote:
6. If your modem says you have a memory of 1059344 bytes or 4826576 bytes you have a "small memory" 5260 and you can only upgrade to a newer version once. So use caution.
Small Memory unit.

My 5660 has:

status bytes blocks avg block max block
------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
current
free 9802752 170 57663 9788904
alloc 3765968 10306 365 -
cumulative
alloc 60743912 1313198 46 -
value = 0 = 0x0


Regards,

Doctor Olds
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Since you appear to have a small memory 5660, you should be able to flash the latest firmware after editing as detailed in this thread. The question is, do you need the simple router function enough to risk losing a working modem?
McWizzard
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Too Late - It's now a 5660 ver 2.3.0(6)

Did the Hex edit to the 5660 image available from the Efficient site, set-up the ftp package, telnet, etc.

Worked perfect!

Check memory after the flash and in show the following:

-> Priv-> memShow
status bytes blocks avg block max block
------ --------- -------- ---------- ----------
current
free 2294192 6 382365 2293856
alloc 2885920 794 3634 -
cumulative
alloc 2959008 1974 1498 -
value = 0 = 0x0
I've downloaded the 5660 manual (.pdf) and will see how I want to configure it.

Thanks to all for the GREAT info.

Jim

Only Me
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Thanks a million to all the wonderful folks here who made the method so very simple and so very easy and gave me the courage to do it.

IT WORKS!!!! I didn't toast the modem. Did it early Sunday and it's been up and working, like a charm, ever since.

No more WinPoET!!!! Sort of makes it worthwhile right there.

Perhaps it's wishful thinking, but I feel I'm getting a slight, but noticeable, speed increase.

Once more---->THANKS!!
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Using hackman 6.02 (off of download.com) here were the checksums i got before editing v2.3.0(6)
8bit: 0xB4
16bit: 0xE1B4
32bit: 0x09E6E1B4
64bit: 0x0000000009E6E1B4
CRC 16: 0x988D

And After....
8bit: 0xD0
16bit: 0xE0D0
32bit: 0x09E6E0D0
64bit: 0x0000000009E6E0D0
CRC 16: 0x7A7A

can someone verify that this is correct, because i got basically the same results as someone else and they were told it was wrong even though i edited exactly as told. I would like to hear from somebody who has actually done it and had it work

[text was edited by author 2002-03-19 22:50:27]

Only Me
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Alien000-

If I can do it ANYONE can!

As for checking out your altered file, why not keep it simple and do as I did, a simple DOS file compare:

C:\IMGS>fc /b 5660.img 5660edit.img
Comparing files 5660.IMG and 5660EDIT.IMG
000000E5: 03 05
000000FE: 26 00
000000FF: C0 00

C:\IMGS>

This is the ONLY result you should get. Only the file/directory names may be changed to protect the innocent. And don't forget the "/b" (binary) switch on the FC.

FC will also alert a size difference, an important sign of a foul-up.

Good Luck.

P.S.

FWIW, before posting this, I did my own CRC checks. My checksums for the edited 5660edit.img were:

CRC 16: 7A7A (same as yours, y' done good)
CRC 32: 5A 41 DE AB

heybob
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Worked perfect!

Thanks to all for the GREAT info.

Jim
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said by Only Me:

C:\IMGS>fc /b 5660.img 5660edit.img
Comparing files 5660.IMG and 5660EDIT.IMG
000000E5: 03 05
000000FE: 26 00
000000FF: C0 00

E:\>fc /b 5660.img 5660hacked.img
Comparing files 5660.img and 5660HACKED.IMG
000000E3: 03 05
000000FE: 26 00
000000FF: C0 00

same difference??? e3, e5 ???

Only Me
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Only Me

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Alien000 wrote:

>E:\>fc /b 5660.img 5660hacked.img
>Comparing files 5660.img and 5660HACKED.IMG
>000000E3: 03 05
>000000FE: 26 00
>000000FF: C0 00
>
>same difference??? e3, e5 ???

Sorry, I don't understand what you're asking, but your FC is perfect. You got the same result as I did, and the altered file worked perfectly for me. Perhaps you can't believe, as I couldn't, that only three bytes need to be changed. As confirmed by our FCs, byte 000000E3 from original value of 03 to new value 05, 000000FE from 26 to 00 and 000000FF from C0 to 00. If you're so nervous about it though, perhaps you shouldn't do it.

Just an afterthought. I don't know if it makes any difference, but just to be safe, I'd suggest you rename your edited file to conform to the DOS 8.3 convention before using it. It probably doesn't matter, but better to be safe.

Good Luck,
O. M.

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Look closer,

Yours:
C:\IMGS>fc /b 5660.img 5660edit.img
Comparing files 5660.IMG and 5660EDIT.IMG

000000E5: 03 05
000000FE: 26 00
000000FF: C0 00


His:
E:\>fc /b 5660.img 5660hacked.img
Comparing files 5660.img and 5660HACKED.IMG

000000E3: 03 05
000000FE: 26 00
000000FF: C0 00


same difference??? E3, E5 ???
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Now do you see? He may fry his modem since 000000E5 and 000000E3 are not the same 32 bit words, Right?

Regards,

Doctor Olds